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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 792.85 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 792.85 and 479.20 is: 717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 792.85 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/792.85 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 792.85 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 379,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,933.72/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.23

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